Blooming One of the big ticket items for a wedding is the flowers. With flowers being such a large part of your big day, you need to make sure your selection is precise! With florists all over The Gorge, how do you know which one fits your needs? Here’s how to pick the best fall blooms that will complement your color palette and make your ceremony one to remember. Be prepared with a good list of questions for your florist: • What flowers will be in season? • What flowers are available that will fit my budget and color preferences? • Do you have pictures of other weddings you’ve done in my price range? • How will the flowers be handled, set up and delivered? • Do you preserve bouquets after the wedding? • Do you offer rental items like vases or will we need to get them from another company? Get in touch with your florist early, at least three months in advance, the society says. If you’re getting married
in a peak season for your venue, you may even need to allow up to a year. Bring any pictures you like and pictures of your dress and bridesmaids’ dresses so your florist can create a spectacular event that is also in your budget.
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Fall accents
Add some seasonal accents to your bouquet no matter your color palette. Berries, oak and maple leaves, twigs, wheat and other grasses all make gorgeous additions. To stretch your budget, work with your florist to choose flowers in season. Some common flowers that bloom in fall are Asiatic and calla lilies, dahlias, chrysanthemums, roses and yarrow.
Think outside the bouquet
Send flowers that match your wedding theme as welcome gifts for out-of-town guests and wedding party members or as thank you gifts. You can also use flowers to decorate the wedding transportation, in floating arrangements, or as hair accessories.
BOUQUET CREATED BY BLOOMSBURY LOCATED IN STEVENSON, WASHINGTON.